Euros have progressed to the preliminary finals after beating Cloncurry Rugby Club in the first game of the semi finals on Saturday March 30.
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Cloncurry were the first to put points on the leader board with an early try and conversion.
Five minutes in, Euros returned the favour with a sole player sprinting two-thirds of the field to score in the left corner.
Cloncurry recouped and returned with force, pushing through Euros line for a try under the goal post.
That didn't phase the Euros with an instant return putting more points on the board.
With eight minutes remaining in the first half, Cloncurry pushed through Euros defence again scoring under the goal posts and converting the try.
Euros instantly returned the favour but failed to convert the try.
Euros moved slowly up the field once again, but lost control of the ball handing it over to Cloncurry.
However Euros managed to regain possession of the ball and scored in the left corner concluding half time. Euros led 20-19.
The second half proved harder then the first as players tired and Euros gained a lead over Cloncurry.
Euros scored twice in the first 10 minutes of the game.
Cloncurry moved the ball towards the try line and managed a touch down, but the try was revoked due to a forward pass.
They tried again and were successful with a penalty try in the left corner. Euros led 37- 26.
The Cloncurry team began to tire and make silly mistakes, handing the ball possession to Euros.
Euros scored again before full time, concluding the game with Euros winning 42-26.
Euros team manager, Tina Bishop, said progressing through to the preliminary finals meant a lot to the boys.
"This is Hess's last year coaching the Euros, so the boys are putting a solid effort in finals to get the last win for him," Ms Bishop said.
"All the boys need to work on their fitness leading into the finals and work on their communication on the field.
"In our defence Cadence Matene worked well, Madison Barribell pushed forward for our attack and Sime Nash played fullback and he really stood out during the game.
"Cloncurry were lacking a few players so Euros decided to match their numbers which produced a great game and really shows great sportsmanship."
The second match saw Warrigals play Keas with Keas coming out on top 25 - 12.
Warrigals will now play Euros on Saturday April 6 in the preliminary final and the winner of that match will play Keas in the grand final on Saturday April 13.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
